Lets say you hand register a domain name for $10.99 and you list this asset for sale. With-in 8 months from your initial investment, you receive an offer to purchase with a 18,098.36% return on investment.

No! you say…

You want 43,576.07% ROI?

No Thank You says the buyer!

You end up with 0% in the end on this deal.

I guess it’s a different way to look at it other than dollars and cents. 18,000 percent isn’t good enough … Read the rest

Is an IT person listed as the “owner” of your domain name? Your “web guy”? An employee of your business? If so, you may have a ticking time bomb on your hands and you need to address the issue NOW!

Registrant is an odd term but an important one to know if you own domain names personally or your company does. The registrant is the “owner” of a domain name. Now I’m not a lawyer, but just to be sure … Read the rest

Group III International, who also runs the website SwissGear.com, has acquired the premium generic domain name BackPacks.com from Vertical Axis.

According to a job listing: “Group III International, has been a leader for over 30 years in luggage, backpacks & travel accessories. We are the official licensee of Wenger, Swiss Gear & BMW, as well as having two in house Brands French West Indies & Navigator. Our expertise in multi-category product licensing and manufacturing with a strong focus on … Read the rest